Genesis 39:21–23
¶ But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.
¶ But the LORD was with Ioseph, and †shewed him mercie, and gaue him fauour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. extended kindnes vnto him.
And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it.
And the keeper of the prison committed to Iosephs hand all the prisoners that were in the prison, and whatsoeuer they did there, he was the doer of it:
The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was under his hand; because the Lord was with him, and that which he did, the Lord made it to prosper.
The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing, that was vnder his hand, because the LORD was with him: & that which he did, the LORD made it to prosper.
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From verse 21
- Isaiah 41:10Rank 1 from verse 21
10¶ Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
10¶ Feare thou not, for I am with thee: be not dismaied, for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee, yea I will helpe thee, yea I will vphold thee with the right hand of my righteousnesse.
- Exodus 3:21Rank 2 from verse 21
- 1 Peter 3:17Rank 3 from verse 21
- Acts 7:9–10Rank 4 from verse 21
9And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,
10And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.
9*And the Patriarchs moued with enuie, sold Ioseph into Egypt: but God was with him,
10And deliuered him out of all his afflictions, *and gaue him fauour and wisedome in the sight of Pharao king of Egypt: and he made him gouernour ouer Egypt and all his house.
- Isaiah 43:2Rank 5 from verse 21
2When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
2When thou passest through the waters, I wil be with thee; and through the riuers, they shal not ouerflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burnt; neither shall the flame kindle vpon thee.
- 1 Peter 4:14–16Rank 6 from verse 21
14If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
15But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.
16Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
14If ye be reproched for the Name of Christ, happie are ye, for the spirit of glory, and of God resteth vpon you: on their part hee is euill spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
15But let none of you suffer as a murtherer, or as a theefe, or as an euill doer, or as a busibody in other mens matters.
16Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorifie God on this behalfe.
- Daniel 1:9Rank 7 from verse 21
- Exodus 11:3Rank 8 from verse 21
3And the Lord gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh’s servants, and in the sight of the people.
3And the LORD gaue the people fauour in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreouer the man *Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaohs seruants, and in the sight of the people.
- Exodus 12:36Rank 9 from verse 21
36And the Lord gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they lent unto them such things as they required. And they spoiled the Egyptians.
36And the LORD gaue the people fauour in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they lent vnto them such things as they required: and they spoiled the Egyptians.
- Genesis 21:22Rank 10 from verse 21
22¶ And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest:
22¶ And it came to passe at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chiefe captaine of his hoste spake vnto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest.
- Genesis 39:2Rank 11 from verse 21
- Psalms 105:19Rank 12 from verse 21
- Romans 8:31–32Rank 13 from verse 21
31What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
32He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
31What shall wee then say to these things? If God be for vs, who can bee against vs?
32He that spared not his owne son, but deliuered him vp for vs all: how shall hee not with him also freely giue vs all things?
- 1 Peter 3:13–14Rank 14 from verse 21
13And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
14But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
13And who is hee that will harme you, if ye bee followers of that which is good?
14But and if ye suffer for righteousnes sake, happy are ye, and be not *afraid of their terrour, neither be troubled:
- Genesis 40:3Rank 15 from verse 21
- Proverbs 16:7Rank 16 from verse 21
- Daniel 6:22Rank 17 from verse 21
22My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.
22My God hath sent his Angel, and hath shut the lyons mouthes that they haue not hurt me: forasmuch as before him, innocencie was found in me; and also before thee, O king, haue I done no hurt.
- Genesis 49:23–24Rank 18 from verse 21
23The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him:
24But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)
23The archers haue sorely grieued him, and shot at him, and hated him.
24But his bow abode in strength, and the armes of his hands were made strong, by the hands of the mighty God of Iacob: from thence is the Sheapheard, the stone of Israel,
- Psalms 106:46Rank 19 from verse 21
- Romans 8:37Rank 20 from verse 21
- Psalms 105:22Rank 21 from verse 21
From verse 22
- Genesis 39:4Rank 1 from verse 22
- Genesis 40:3–4Rank 2 from verse 22
3And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound.
4And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.
3And he put them in ward in the house of the captaine of the guard, into the prison, the place where Ioseph was bound.
4And the captaine of the guard charged Ioseph with them, and he serued them, and they continued a season in warde.
- 1 Samuel 2:30Rank 3 from verse 22
30Wherefore the Lord God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the Lord saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.
30Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I sayd indeede that thy house, & the house of thy father should walke before me for euer: but now the LORD saith, Be it farre from mee; for them that honour me, I will honour, and they that despise me, shall be lightly esteemed.
- Genesis 39:6–7Rank 4 from verse 22
6And he left all that he had in Joseph’s hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.
7¶ And it came to pass after these things, that his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me.
6And he left all that he had, in Iosephs hand: and he knew not ought he had, saue the bread which he did eate: and Ioseph was a goodly person, and well fauoured.
7¶ And it came to passe after these things, that his masters wife cast her eyes vpon Ioseph, and shee said, Lie with me.
- Genesis 39:9Rank 5 from verse 22
9There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?
9 There is none greater in this house then I: neither hath hee kept backe any thing from me, but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I doe this great wickednesse, and sinne against God?
- Psalms 37:11Rank 6 from verse 22
- Psalms 37:3Rank 7 from verse 22
From verse 23
- Isaiah 43:2Rank 1 from verse 23
2When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
2When thou passest through the waters, I wil be with thee; and through the riuers, they shal not ouerflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burnt; neither shall the flame kindle vpon thee.
- Psalms 1:3Rank 2 from verse 23
3And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
3And he shalbe like a tree planted by the riuers of water, that bringeth foorth his fruit in his season, his leafe also shall not †wither, and whatsoeuer he doeth, shall prosper.
- Genesis 39:2–3Rank 3 from verse 23
2And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.
3And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand.
2And the LORD was with Ioseph, and hee was a prosperous man, and hee was in the house of his master the Egyptian.
3And his master sawe that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did, to prosper in his hand.
- Daniel 6:22Rank 4 from verse 23
22My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.
22My God hath sent his Angel, and hath shut the lyons mouthes that they haue not hurt me: forasmuch as before him, innocencie was found in me; and also before thee, O king, haue I done no hurt.
- 1 Samuel 2:30Rank 5 from verse 23
30Wherefore the Lord God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the Lord saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.
30Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I sayd indeede that thy house, & the house of thy father should walke before me for euer: but now the LORD saith, Be it farre from mee; for them that honour me, I will honour, and they that despise me, shall be lightly esteemed.
- Genesis 49:23–24Rank 6 from verse 23
23The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him:
24But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)
23The archers haue sorely grieued him, and shot at him, and hated him.
24But his bow abode in strength, and the armes of his hands were made strong, by the hands of the mighty God of Iacob: from thence is the Sheapheard, the stone of Israel,
- Psalms 37:3–11Rank 7 from verse 23
3Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
4Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
5Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
6And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
7Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
9For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.
10For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.
11But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
3†Trust in the LORD, and do good, so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verely thou shalt be fed.
4Delight thy selfe also in the LORD; and he shall giue thee the desires of thine heart.
5†*Commit thy way vnto the LORD: trust also in him, and he shall bring it to passe.
6And he shall bring forth thy righteousnes as the light, and thy iudgement as the noone day.
7†Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thy selfe because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked deuices to passe.
8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thy selfe in any wise to doe euill.
9For euil doers shall be cut off: but those that waite vpon the LORD, they shall inherite the earth.
10For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not bee: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.
11*But the meeke shall inherite the earth: and shall delight themselues in the abundance of peace.
- Genesis 40:3–4Rank 8 from verse 23
3And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound.
4And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.
3And he put them in ward in the house of the captaine of the guard, into the prison, the place where Ioseph was bound.
4And the captaine of the guard charged Ioseph with them, and he serued them, and they continued a season in warde.
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Genesis 39:21
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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Past-tense or past-participial form of show (to reveal, declare, display, or make known).
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Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.
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1. Bestowed, delivered, or granted. 2. Caused or appointed.
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Sense 1: Goodwill, approval, acceptance, kindness, mercy, support, or beneficial regard. Sense 2: Pleasing appearance or charm. Sense 3: To regard, support, prefer, or treat kindly.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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1. The act or power of seeing. 2. A thing seen, view, or appearance. 3. Presence or observation.
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Sense 1: A place of confinement. Sense 2: As a verb, to confine.
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Genesis 39:22
Sense 1: A place of confinement. Sense 2: As a verb, to confine.
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1. Performed or did an act, offence, trespass, or sin. 2. Entrusted, delivered, or placed a person or thing in another’s charge, custody, care, or keeping, or gave it over to a place or course.
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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.
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Persons confined, held captive, or deprived of liberty.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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whatsoever
Whatever, anything that, or every thing of the kind or within the condition and scope stated.
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One who performs what is required; one who observes, keeps or obeys, in practice.
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Genesis 39:23
Sense 1: A place of confinement. Sense 2: As a verb, to confine.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of look, meaning to direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed.
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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
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To succeed, advance, thrive, flourish, increase, or accomplish an intended purpose.
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20And Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.
20And Iosephs master tooke him, and put him into the prison, a place, where y e kings prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.
21¶ But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.
21¶ But the LORD was with Ioseph, and †shewed him mercie, and gaue him fauour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.
Selected passage22And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it.
22And the keeper of the prison committed to Iosephs hand all the prisoners that were in the prison, and whatsoeuer they did there, he was the doer of it:
Selected passage23The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was under his hand; because the Lord was with him, and that which he did, the Lord made it to prosper.
23The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing, that was vnder his hand, because the LORD was with him: & that which he did, the LORD made it to prosper.
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